School in Latin America: Brazil

Students enroll directly in the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina in Florianópolis, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte, or the Universidade Federal Fluminense in Niterói, for complete immersion in the language and culture. Highlights of the program are courses taught in Portuguese, internship opportunities in many fields, and housing with local families.

Term Notes: This program follows the Brazilian academic calendar: Fall Quarter begins in late July and ends in mid-December. Winter/Spring Quarters begin in late January (Belo Horizonte) or late February (Florianapolis and Niteroi) and end in mid-June (Belo Horizonte) or mid-July (Florianapolis and Niteroi)

Requirements:

Portuguese majors or minors must discuss their study abroad plans with a departmental adviser.

Admission Info:
To apply, Northwestern students must:

Complete a Northwestern Study Abroad Application by the appropriate deadline